September 2020 National Preparedness Month - Week #3

9/13/2020 (Permalink)

September 2020 National Preparedness Month

Week #3 – September 13^th-19^th, Goal: Educate Yourself About Disasters and Emergencies

Different parts of the country and world are more susceptible to natural disasters, along with other disasters that are not natural. It is important to take time to learn about each of these situations, and what we can do for our families during these hard times. Visit www.ready.gov/be-informed for an overview of each of these disasters:

• Hazardous Materials Incidents
• Home Fires
• Household Chemical Emergencies
• Hurricanes
• Landslides & Debris Flow
• Radiological Dispersion Device
• Severe Weather
• Snowstorms & Extreme Cold
• Space Weather
• Thunderstorms & Lightning
• Tornadoes
• Explosions
• Extreme Heat
• Floods
• Active Shooter
• Attacks in Public Places
• Avalanche
• Bioterrorism
• Chemical Emergencies
• Cybersecurity
• Drought
• Earthquakes
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Pandemic
• Power Outages
• Tsunamis
• Volcanoes
• Wildfires

There is also information listed on what you can do to get involved, and be proactive in your community!  

Other Resources for Your Use:

Parents of Young Children www.ready.gov/kids

Business Owners www.ready.gov/business.